Exclusive Sighting: Tesla’s Cybertruck caught at BYD’s Chinese facility – Is a China debut imminent?

Tesla has sparked speculation about the potential debut of the Cybertruck in China after recent developments. The company has filed with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) to evaluate the Cybertruck’s energy consumption, securing an Automobile Energy Consumption Label. The truck was also spotted at a BYD facility, fueling rumors of a potential Chinese launch. The MIIT database shows that the Cybertruck is classified as an M1 passenger vehicle with a range of 618 kilometers, 3,104 kg weight, and a tri-motor configuration delivering 206 kW to 222 kW. The truck’s energy consumption is 22.6 kWh per 100 kilometers, equivalent to RMB 14.92 ($2.10) per 100 kilometers. While the company has denied plans to launch the Cybertruck in China, the recent developments have reignited speculation about its potential introduction to the Chinese market. The truck’s presence in China is drawing attention, and its modification to meet domestic market access requirements has sparked further speculation.